Pilea ‘Mojito’ — Ø13 cm — H20 cm
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€18,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright light without direct sun. Rotate the pot regularly to keep it nicely rounded.
Is it a toxic plant? No, this Pilea is completely Pet Friendly.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Pilea 'Mojito' — Ø13 cm — H20 cm
🌿 Tender green foliage with silver touches • 🎨 Bright marbled patterns • ☀️ Indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌱 Easy care • 💨 Depolluting plant • 🐾 Non-toxic to pets
The Pilea 'Mojito' is a compact and bright indoor plant known for its tender green foliage with silver touches that brings a touch of freshness and elegance to your urban jungle. This fascinating plant features light green leaves adorned with silver marbled patterns that create an incomparable luminous and refreshing effect.
Native to the tropical forests of Vietnam, Pilea is a plant from the Urticaceae family that naturally grows in moist, shaded undergrowth. The 'Mojito' variety is particularly appreciated for its silver marbled patterns that brighten spaces and its ease of care. With a height of 20 cm and a pot diameter of 13 cm, it is perfect for desks, shelves, small spaces, or as a plant accent in your urban jungle. Bonus: Pilea is a depolluting plant that purifies the air and tolerates low-light spaces well.
Which Pilea variety to choose?
The Pilea genus offers a great diversity of shapes and colors. Here is how the Pilea 'Mojito' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:
- Pilea 'Mojito' (this plant): tender green foliage with silver touches, bright marbled patterns, compact habit (20 cm). Silver green version.
- Pilea Sugar (cadierei): bright silver foliage, spectacular silver patterns, compact habit (20 cm). Classic silver version.
- Pilea Peperomioides: bright green round foliage, Chinese money plant, elegant upright habit. Iconic round version.
- Pilea depressa: bright green miniature foliage, trailing or creeping habit, adorable mini size (15 cm). Mini trailing version.
Why choose the Pilea 'Mojito'? If you are looking for a Pilea with tender green foliage with silver touches that brings freshness and brightness, the 'Mojito' is the perfect choice. Its marbled patterns create a unique refreshing effect.
Exposure & location
The Pilea 'Mojito' appreciates bright indirect light to maintain its striking silver patterns. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright exposure to preserve its spectacular colors.
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal: desk, shelf, windowsill, bedroom, kitchen, living room, or room with window without direct sun.
- Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.
Verdeia tip: the brighter the light (without direct sun), the more vibrant the silver patterns will be. In shade, the leaves become greener.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the substrate dry on the surface between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
- Size: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier shape.
Pilea prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its soft green foliage with silver touches and bright marbled patterns, the Pilea 'Mojito' brings a touch of freshness and elegance to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and refreshing focal point.
- To pair with: Fittonia, Peperomia, Maranta, Calathea, or other small plants with graphic foliage to create a bright and colorful urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, black, terracotta) or mini woven basket to highlight the silver marbled foliage.
- Atmosphere: perfect as an accent plant on a desk, shelf, windowsill, bedroom, or kitchen to add a bright and refreshing touch.
The silver marbled patterns create a bright and refreshing effect that illuminates spaces and brings a touch of freshness.
Verdeia Tips
- Provide bright indirect light: to maintain its bright silver patterns.
- Pinch the stems regularly: to encourage branching and a dense compact form.
- Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness and preserve the silver shine.
- Turn the decorative pot every month: for even and balanced growth.
- Enjoy its fast growth: the Pilea 'Mojito' grows quickly and branches easily.
A true tropical gem, the Pilea 'Mojito' brightens the space with its silver marbled patterns and refreshing freshness. An ideal plant to bring brightness and elegance to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Pilea 'Mojito'
- Common name: Pilea Mojito, Variegated Money Plant
- Family: Urticaceae
- Origin: tropical forests of Vietnam
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø13 × H20 cm
- Adult size: up to 30–40 cm indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
- Watering: moderate, allow surface to dry between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Bright / Refreshing / Compact
- Particularity: tender green foliage with silver touches, bright marbled patterns, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, non-toxic to animals, fast growth, compact form
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the silver patterns and the density of the foliage naturally vary according to the plant's age.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.